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Event:
HFC 18 Mccarthy vs DeNiro
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nikolaevich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chernishev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chernishev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nikolaevich shoots for a double leg takedown but Chernishev sprawls well. He's pushed Nikolaevich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nikolaevich sprawls and moves away.
Chernishev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chernishev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Chernishev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chernishev with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaevich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaevich's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaevich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaevich's legs - danger averted.
Chernishev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernishev stands up over Nikolaevich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chernishev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolaevich on the ground.
Chernishev postures up and lands a big shot to Nikolaevich's brow.
Nikolaevich has momentary wrist control but Chernishev slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Nikolaevich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chernishev is in close to Nikolaevich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernishev cracks Nikolaevich with a solid left hand.
Chernishev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chernishev with a nice head shot there.
Chernishev postures up and lands a big shot to Nikolaevich's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolaevich trying to control the position.
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nikolaevich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev forces his way into half guard.
Nikolaevich looks winded!
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Nikolaevich is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernishev connects with a nice short shot to Nikolaevich's temple.
Nikolaevich is still in real trouble! Can Chernishev finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Nikolaevich quite badly. Nikolaevich pulls Chernishev in close trying to recover. Chernishev postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Nikolaevich on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Nikolaevich doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Chernishev!
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Event:
HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nikolaevich or perhaps it was just good defense by McGinn, which made it look bad.
Some bone on bone action there as McGinn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
McGinn has Nikolaevich up against the ropes in a clinch.
McGinn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nikolaevich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Nikolaevich ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nikolaevich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
McGinn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nikolaevich has managed to clinch.
McGinn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Nikolaevich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Nikolaevich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGinn tries to avoid it but Nikolaevich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGinn to the ground. McGinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nikolaevich lands with an uppercut that bounces McGinn off the ropes and back into range.#CL#
McGinn has closed the distance and engaged Nikolaevich in a clinch.
Nikolaevich tries to pull guard but McGinn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Nikolaevich drops back down to his feet.
Bernard McGinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladlen Nikolaevich.
McGinn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikolaevich's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nikolaevich.#BC#
McGinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGinn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolaevich misses with a head kick.
#T2##CL#
McGinn rushes Nikolaevich and presses him up against the ropes.
McGinn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikolaevich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nikolaevich looking for a takedown.
McGinn lands an elbow that stopped Nikolaevich in his tracks for a moment.
Nikolaevich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Nikolaevich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGinn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Nikolaevich trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinn keeping full guard, as Nikolaevich tries to pass.
Nikolaevich sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES#
McGinn wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
McGinn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikolaevich replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McGinn blocks it well.
Bernard McGinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinn falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Nikolaevich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGinn's guard.
Nikolaevich trying to control but McGinn is working from the bottom. #ES#
McGinn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Nikolaevich looks winded!
Nikolaevich misses with a body punch.
Nikolaevich can't break the clinch.
Nikolaevich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGinn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McGinn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGinn swinging wildly here.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch there but McGinn circles away.
McGinn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGinn lands the left hand.#CL#
Nikolaevich tries to keep at a distance but McGinn has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
McGinn is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Nikolaevich can't fight it off and eventually McGinn manages to take the fight to the floor. Nikolaevich looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nikolaevich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGinn is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Nikolaevich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Nikolaevich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGinn is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
McGinn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolaevich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGinn has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolaevich's legs - danger averted.
Nikolaevich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGinn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McGinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nikolaevich is controlling him. #T2#
Nikolaevich trying to control the position from guard on top but McGinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGinn wants to stand up but Nikolaevich is controlling him.
McGinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikolaevich can do to turn this around?#ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. McGinn manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Nikolaevich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
McGinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Nikolaevich shoots in looking for a takedown but McGinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nikolaevich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
McGinn gets a double leg takedown into Nikolaevich's guard.
Nikolaevich is breathing heavily.
Nikolaevich wants to stand up but McGinn is controlling him.
Nikolaevich is pulling down on McGinn's head to control his posture.
McGinn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolaevich on the ground.
McGinn working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Nikolaevich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Nikolaevich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGinn is looking to stand up but Nikolaevich won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
McGinn clinches up with Nikolaevich and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from McGinn.
McGinn prevents the takedown attempt.
McGinn has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolaevich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard McGinn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGinn throws a right and a left that Nikolaevich avoids nicely.
McGinn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nikolaevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolaevich defending well as McGinn loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolaevich goes for a double leg but McGinn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as McGinn continues to drive forward.#CL#
McGinn clinches up with Nikolaevich and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Nikolaevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGinn misses with a two punch combination.
Bernard McGinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikolaevich avoids the head kick by McGinn.
Nikolaevich avoids the body shot from McGinn.
Nikolaevich is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGinn is fending him off so far but Nikolaevich persists. Nope, McGinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolaevich tries for a takedown but McGinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bernard McGinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladlen Nikolaevich.#TD2#
Nikolaevich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nikolaevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaevich prevents McGinn from escaping the position.#T1#
McGinn gets back to half guard.
Nikolaevich wants to pass to mount but McGinn is defending the position.
McGinn tries to kick Nikolaevich off but Nikolaevich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nikolaevich in particular looking to stall.
Nikolaevich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nikolaevich content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGinn stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Nikolaevich gets caught flat footed, as McGinn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGinn prevents Nikolaevich from getting back to his feet.
McGinn preventing the sweep.
Nikolaevich keeping moving, preventing McGinn from controlling successfully. #SU#
McGinn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
McGinn rushes Nikolaevich and presses him up against the ropes.
Nikolaevich is looking to control McGinn's arms but McGinn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nikolaevich has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Nikolaevich stops a takedown attempt from McGinn.
Nikolaevich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGinn is defending well for now.
Nikolaevich tries for a takedown but McGinn manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
McGinn breaks the clinch.
No luck for McGinn with that takedown attempt.
McGinn moves in looking to clinch but Nikolaevich pushes him off.
Bernard McGinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nikolaevich circles away quickly and effectively.
Nikolaevich doesn't manage to clinch there - McGinn circles away.
Nikolaevich tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGinn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGinn misses with a double jab.
Nikolaevich with the counter takedown but McGinn avoids it easily.#T4#
A left and a right from McGinn both land. Nice combination.
McGinn misses with a few strikes there.
McGinn tries to clinch but Nikolaevich is having none of it.
Bernard McGinn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Nikolaevich shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nikolaevich trying to control but McGinn is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Nikolaevich gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nikolaevich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vladlen Nikolaevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGinn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard McGinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGinn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard McGinn!
An out of breath Bernard McGinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Nikolaevich gets a double leg takedown into Whitehead's guard.
Nikolaevich wants to pass the guard but Whitehead is keeping the position.
Whitehead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nikolaevich is stalling in the full guard.
Whitehead tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikolaevich wanted to stand there but Whitehead had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Whitehead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nikolaevich defends it easily.
Nikolaevich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Whitehead keeping full guard, as Nikolaevich tries to pass.
Nikolaevich wants to control from the top but Whitehead keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Nikolaevich gets a double leg takedown into Whitehead's guard.#SUB#
Whitehead throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitehead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nikolaevich is controlling him.
Whitehead can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikolaevich controls the pace.
Nikolaevich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Whitehead is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nikolaevich is controlling him.
Nikolaevich forces his way into half guard.
Nikolaevich tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Whitehead.
Nikolaevich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nikolaevich is keen to just control but Whitehead is a slippery customer.
Whitehead is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitehead is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Nikolaevich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nikolaevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikolaevich prevents Whitehead from getting back to his feet.
Nikolaevich trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom.
Nikolaevich wants to stand but Whitehead has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Whitehead is looking to stand up but Nikolaevich isn't so interested in that idea.
Nikolaevich trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom. #T4#
Whitehead working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Whitehead wants to stand but Nikolaevich is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Nikolaevich scores with a takedown into Whitehead's guard.
Whitehead trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikolaevich trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladlen Nikolaevich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nikolaevich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitehead manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Whitehead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whitehead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nikolaevich stops Whitehead from standing up.
Nikolaevich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitehead is looking to sweep but instead, Nikolaevich has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitehead is in trouble now - Nikolaevich has advanced to mount!
Nikolaevich landing shots from mount. #T1#
Whitehead is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Whitehead tries to buck Nikolaevich off but Nikolaevich takes his back! #ES#
Whitehead manages to escape to his feet. #TD2#
Nikolaevich shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitehead manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Whitehead has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nikolaevich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Giuseppe Whitehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikolaevich tries to clinch up.
Vladlen Nikolaevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Whitehead gets caught flat footed, as Nikolaevich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Whitehead is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nikolaevich presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Nikolaevich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nikolaevich trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom.
Nikolaevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolaevich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nikolaevich trying to control but Whitehead is working from the bottom.
Nikolaevich is breathing heavily.
Whitehead is looking to stand up but Nikolaevich isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Nikolaevich won't allow Whitehead to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nikolaevich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nikolaevich throws a head kick but Whitehead moves out of range.
#TD2#
Nikolaevich drives through with a takedown into Whitehead's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Whitehead has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nikolaevich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nikolaevich won't allow Whitehead to get back to his feet. #T4#
Nikolaevich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitehead's guard.
Whitehead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich stalling.
Whitehead is looking to escape.
Nikolaevich is nestled in close to Whitehead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Whitehead pushes Nikolaevich off looking to stand but Nikolaevich dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Nikolaevich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whitehead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nikolaevich.
Nikolaevich wants to stand up but Whitehead is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladlen Nikolaevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nikolaevich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Whitehead is trying to stand back up but Nikolaevich is controlling him
Whitehead is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikolaevich is looking to take a break and control but Whitehead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nikolaevich wants to stand but Whitehead has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaevich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Whitehead!
Nikolaevich controlling his opponent. #T1#
Nikolaevich lands a nice shot to the head.
Nikolaevich blocks Whitehead's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Nikolaevich wants to control the pace but Whitehead is squirming around nicely.
Nikolaevich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nikolaevich wants to control the pace but Whitehead is squirming around nicely.
Whitehead manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Nikolaevich is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vladlen Nikolaevich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whitehead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitehead tries to kick Nikolaevich off in order to stand up. Nikolaevich Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Whitehead regains half guard.
Nikolaevich prevents Whitehead from standing back up.
Nikolaevich is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Whitehead!
Nikolaevich wants to control the pace but Whitehead is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Whitehead prevents Nikolaevich from taking his back.
Nikolaevich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikolaevich prevents Whitehead from getting the reversal.
Nikolaevich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whitehead is looking to escape.
Whitehead is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Nikolaevich raining down hammerfists from mount.
Whitehead is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Nikolaevich has isolated one of Whitehead's arms. Whitehead looking to fight him off but Nikolaevich twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladlen Nikolaevich!
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